Brownian motor en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Peter Hänggi in 1995, in reference to Brownian motion.
Meanings
- A nanoscale or molecular device by which thermally activated processes (chemical reactions) are controlled and used to generate directed motion in space and to do mechanical or electrical work.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownian motors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |